This colorful wallcovering artwork, designed by Xavier Mader and manufactured by Joseph Dufour et Cie (c. 1752–1827), depicts the Greek mythological figures of Calypso...
Emperor Constantine V was the son of Emperor Leo III of Constantinople (r. 717-741), a ruler who brought much-needed stability to the Byzantine Empire...
Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755/1757-1804)
"Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new Constitution will have to encounter may readily be distinguished the obvious...
This colorful wallcovering artwork, designed by Xavier Mader and manufactured by Joseph Dufour et Cie (c. 1752–1827), depicts the Greek mythological figures of Calypso...
Hesiod (flourished c. 8th century BCE)
"It is a worthless man who keeps changing his friends: let your disposition not disgrace your appearance."
From Hesiod’s Works...
Harald Sigurdsson was the half-brother of King Olaf II of Norway (r. 1015-1028). The half-brothers shared the same mother, Ásta, and she curiously gave...
This artwork, by the French artist Carle Vernet (1758 - 1836), depicts the death of Hippolytus (or Hippolytos) from Greek mythology. According to the...
